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FJ05 YTG

2005 Yamaha R6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,451 mi
Last recorded34,451 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 YTG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 34,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 34,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,783 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 20,486 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 20,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 18,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,284 miles

two headlights on the front are not working but the other two are

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,660 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2014 14,652 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,069 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 9,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,376 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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FJ05 YTG is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 14,532 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 YTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ05 YTG is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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